Breast Feeding

Breastmilk

Question:

DOES BRESTMILK STOP COMING IN ON IT`S OWN OR DO YOU HAVE TO STOP NURSING YOUR BABY BECAUSE MY MILK IS`NT COMING IN AS GOOD AS I WOULD LIKE IT TO. MY BABY EATS MORE THEN I HAVE TO GIVE HER

Answer:

This is a difficult question to answer because there are many variables. For instance I don't know your baby's age, and if you exclusively breastfeeding.

Babies typically go through growth spurts, and it takes a few days for your milk supply to catch up with your baby’s needs. Milk production is based on infants demand for milk. So…if you supply is not enough, your baby will generally nurse more often, and then your body will begin to make more milk.

There are other things which can impair milk production, these include: stress, alcohol caffeine and some medications can also affect milk production. If you are pregnant your milk supply will decrease.

It might be helpful for you to meet with a lactation consultant in your community who will be able to give you the personal assistance that you need to get through this time.

Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More)